Police searches

Have you been pulled over by the police and had your vehicle searched? Are you wondering whether the police were entitled to do so? In New South Wales, the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 empowers police to stop, search and detain you where they have reasonable grounds or a reasonable suspicion that you…

The way strip searches are conducted by the New South Wales police has repeatedly become the subject of controversy in the last few years. Today it has come to light that police in NSW routinely use body-worn cameras to film a strip search, raising concerns about privacy. The revelation comes in the wake of reports…

Police are generally not allowed to enter private properties without the consent of the occupier. However, there are some circumstances when police can enter premises without consent. These situations are limited and clearly set out in legislation. Under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act (2000), police can enter private property without the consent of the…